| #1107284 in Books | 2008-08-26 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 12.00 x1.30 x9.30l,4.49 | File type: PDF | 304 pages||4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.| A SOURCE BOOK OF BEAUTY IN MEXICAN SILVER|By SKYCODY|No matter a collector, a dealer or just in want of a beautiful coffee table book; this book is a masterpiece. Sharp creative photography takes you through a sea of ancient designs crafted into early to mid twentieth century silver jewelry. I found it difficult not to be pulled into the art and culture of the past. And|About the Author|Dr. Leslie Pina, is happily retired after teaching at college for 30 years. She has written many other books on fashion and decorative arts. She and her husband lived in Mexico and acquired some of pieces shown. They took the photographs for thi
The widespread appeal of Mexican silver jewelry can be attributed to the artistic quality and variety, plus the large production volume of these small treasures. It is both wearable art and the perfect collectible. This book includes examples from three categories of Mexican silver jewelry: 1) top designer pieces -- hallmarked and representing the best technical virtuosity and artistic achievement; 2) popular silver jewelry -- often of considerable artistic merit, often ...
You easily download any file type for your device.Mexican Silver Jewelry Details | Leslie Pina. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.
